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Match 52 Abuja - National Stadium
weatherCode11
15 November
Switzerland
1:0
Nigeria
1:0 (0:0)
  • Haris SEFEROVIC (63')

Referee Martin VAZQUEZ (URU)

Summary

Steely Swiss claim first crown

Steely Swiss claim first crown

Debutants Switzerland were not at all troubled by the 60,000-plus hostile fans in Abuja’s hulking National Stadium, beating hosts and holders Nigeria 1-0 in the capital to hoist aloft the FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy on Sunday. The win, which came thanks to a steely defensive effort and a second-half header by Haris Seferovic, marks the first time a Swiss national team – any age, any gender – has ...

Highlights

Line-up

SUI
NGA
Substitute(s)
Coaches
RYSER Dany (SUI)
(NGA) John OBUH
Officials
  • Referee: Martin VAZQUEZ (URU)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Carlos PASTORINO (URU)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Miguel NIEVAS (URU)
  • Fourth official: Carlos AMARILLA (PAR)
  • FOF: Emigdio RUIZ (PAR)
  • Injured

Photos

  • Switzerland's Haris Seferovic celebrates after scoring
  • Switzerland celebrate after winning the FIFA Under 17 World Cup Final
  • The Swiss team celebrate
  • Swiss fans celebrate after their team's victory
  • The Swiss players celebrate after the FIFA U17 World Cup Final
  • The Switzerland team celebrates at the final whistle
  • The Swiss players celebrate victory after the FIFA U17 World Cup Final
  • The Switzerland team celebrates at the final whistle
  • Haris Seferovic of Switzerland celebrates scoring the winning goal

Quotes

"Today’s a historic day for Switzerland. We’re world champions for the first time. I’m thrilled with this title as it’s the culmination of many years’ hard work." Dany Ryser, Switzerland coach

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    STATISTICS
    SwitzerlandStatisticsNigeria
    10Shots25
    2Corner kicks10
    3Yellow cards1
    0Second yellow card and red card0
    0Red Cards0
    46%Possession (%)54%